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Portugal· by the numbers

10,874,672
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing10,804,871 (World Bank, 2025) + +110,190/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 760 on Earth

Portugal's population is 10,804,871 (2025) — the 89th-largest in the world and the 13th-largest in Europe, growing by about 110,190 people a year.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

Portugal Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#89 of 217
10,804,871
Area
92,391 km²
117.9 km² land area
GDP#45 of 186
$346.6B
GDP / capita
$32,082
2025
#45 economy overall
Price level#68 of 200
56 / US 100
Share of humanity
0.13%
1 in 760 people on Earth lives in Portugal

Portugal's Population Growth

Yes — Portugal's population rose by 110,190 people (+1.03%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.4 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was positive in the latest year on record.

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.

Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

Portugal Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
117.9 people / km²
91,606 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
46.2 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
82.4 years
M 79.7 · F 85.2
Average height2019
174.4 cm (male)
female 161.2 cm
Homicide rate2022
0.7 per 100,000
#30 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
8.8 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
61.5 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
1.4 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
+16,472 people
positive in latest year
Aged 65+2025
24.9 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male5,145,858Female5,659,013
0-4 · Male: 226,6650-4 · Female: 215,4940-45-9 · Male: 234,9155-9 · Female: 224,3525-910-14 · Male: 241,81010-14 · Female: 230,49510-1415-19 · Male: 272,74615-19 · Female: 263,33615-1920-24 · Male: 298,36820-24 · Female: 285,22020-2425-29 · Male: 297,71325-29 · Female: 286,44825-2930-34 · Male: 289,47230-34 · Female: 284,87530-3435-39 · Male: 295,01235-39 · Female: 301,09535-3940-44 · Male: 339,54740-44 · Female: 360,07340-4445-49 · Male: 389,45845-49 · Female: 421,14345-4950-54 · Male: 391,19650-54 · Female: 429,98350-5455-59 · Male: 362,90055-59 · Female: 407,39255-5960-64 · Male: 352,01660-64 · Female: 408,13060-6465-69 · Male: 325,18865-69 · Female: 383,87865-6970-74 · Male: 290,96070-74 · Female: 352,95570-7475-79 · Male: 241,73075-79 · Female: 310,21075-7980+ · Male: 296,16280+ · Female: 493,93480+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
Lisbon
517,802
2
Porto
252,687
3
Braga
193,324
4
Amadora
178,858
5
Coimbra
140,796
6
Leiria
128,640
7
Setúbal
118,166
8
Funchal
105,795
9
Viseu
103,502
10
Queluz
103,399
11
Cacém
93,982
12
Aveiro
80,880

Where is Portugal Located?

Capital
Lisbon
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language(s)
Portuguese, MWL
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Continent
43 countries in Europe →
Land area
91,606 km²
Area (GeoNames)
92,391 km²
Borders
1 country
Shares a border with

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Frequently asked

What is the population of Portugal?

Portugal's population is 10,804,871 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #89 of 217 countries and territories by population.

How many people live in Portugal?

10,804,871 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.

What is Portugal's population density?

117.9 people per km², based on a land area of 91,606 km².

What is Portugal ranked in population worldwide?

#89 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.

What is the life expectancy in Portugal?

82.4 years on average (2024) — 79.7 for men, 85.2 for women.

What is Portugal's GDP?

$346.6B, ranking #45 of 186 economies we track — $32,082 per capita.

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